Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Radhika Apte on Film Industry: Not Conducive to New Mothers
Radhika Apte, a movie star, says it's hard for new moms in the Indian film industry.
She worries about how to juggle work and raising a child because filming takes a long time.
Some people in the industry, like Ajay Devgn, think it's possible to make things work with understanding.
This discussion started after another actress, Deepika Padukone, reportedly left a movie due to work schedule issues.
Radhika Apte stated the Indian film industry isn't conducive to new mothers.
Apte expressed concerns about balancing motherhood and work.
The actor cited long working hours as a challenge.
Ajay Devgn and Kajol supported accommodating working mothers.
The discussion arose after Deepika Padukone's alleged exit from 'Spirit'.
- Who
- Radhika Apte, Ajay Devgn and Kajol.
- What
- Discussion on whether the Indian film industry is conducive to new mothers.
- When
- Published on June 2, 2025.
- Where
- Indian Film Industry.
- Why
- To discuss the challenges new mothers face in the film industry.
Industry Challenges for New Mothers
Accommodations for Working Mothers
Work Environment
Industry Challenges for New Mothers
Devgn and others express understanding and accommodation are possible.
Accommodations for Working Mothers
Apte highlights the difficulties of the industry's long hours.
- Actor
- Radhika Apte
- Topic
- Challenges for working mothers in film
- Films Mentioned
- 'Sister Midnight', 'Spirit'
Sources
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